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July 1, 2010

I just found out that I won the SCBWI 2010 Barbara Karlin Runner-Up Grant. This grant is awarded each year to recognize aspiring picture book writers for their work in progress. The Barbara Karlin Grant is funded by Amazon.com and the Runner-Up Grant is funded by a generous donation by Ann Whitford Paul, which I am honored to receive. Thank you Ann!

Much appreciation and thanks to the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and to the 2010 Barbara Karlin Grant Committee! THANK YOU!!!

I applied for the grant, submitting Starry Kalahari as my work in progress. I posted my USPS delivery confirmation receipt to my computer monitor with Scotch tape, taking a hopeful glance daily. It's an amazing thing when hope becomes a reality.

I received a phone call yesterday afternoon from my SCBWI Assistant Regional Advisor, Q.L. Pearce who shared the exciting news. I can't describe the feeling, except to say that I'm honored, excited, and hopeful to share my books with young, curious minds all over the world... very soon!

About Me

Jenni is an award winning writer and poet. She creates stories that entertain children of all ages, but has a special place in her heart for picture books, especially if they rhyme. She's an active member of SCBWI.

Jenni continues to learn about the world through the eyes of her 10, 15, and 17 year-old kids and her 2 Schnoodles Jenni lives in Orange County, California.